News Brief: “Possibility of Her,” notable women panel on tap for African-American Film Festival
Jashell Mitchell, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion for the National Football League will be among panelists as the African-American Film Festival continues Jan. 10 at the Flint Institute of Arts. “The Possibility of Her,” a feature-length documentary, highlights 12 women of color in non-traditional pursuits. Other panelists in non-traditional roles are Dr. Beverly Walker Griffea, president of Mott Community College; Theresa...
News Brief: Genesee Health Plan extends hours for Obamacare open enrollment Saturday
Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) Open Enrollment deadline for 2019 is Saturday. Genesee Health Plan will extend its hours to help residents enroll, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GHP office, 2171 S. Linden Road. In addition to the Marketplace, individuals may sign up for coverage under the Genesee Health Plan, Healthy Michigan Plan (Medicaid Expansion), Medicaid, MiChild/Healthy Kids, and Flint Health Coverage for those impacted by the...
News Brief: Plans shaping up for February UM-Flint Career Fair; corporate registrations open
University of Michigan–Flint invites employers, students and alumni to participate in its 2019 Career Fair, noon-3 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Riverfront Center. The event, free to students and UM alumni, will connect corporations with those seeking full-time, part-time and seasonal employment or internships. Corporations can register here. Cost is $300, with an early registration discount of $250 through Dec. 21; the fee increases to $400...
News Brief: Registration underway for Flint Rep Theatre acting classes
Registration for winter classes is underway at Flint Repertory Theatre, with acting classes for age 4 through adult, including a spring camp for upper elementary and an improv workshop for adults. Weekly classes begin the week of Jan. 15 and run through March 9. Cost is $70-100, depending on age group, and the capacity for classes is 20 or 25, depending on the class. Actors Toolbox, a two-day workshop for ages 18 and up, with the...
Capitol Theatre adding mechanized orchestra pit lift
The Capitol Theatre of Flint will soon add to its 2017 $32 million renovation, according to a recent announcement from The Uptown Reinvestment Corporation. Three Michigan foundations have contributed to provide funding for a mechanized orchestra pit lift. The Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Consumers Energy Foundation each contributed $50,000 toward the lift, with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation...
News Brief: Melvin Davis Dec. 8 concert cancelled
Totem Books posted the following CANCELLATION notice tonight: “Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, the Melvin Davis show this Saturday has been canceled. If you have previously purchased tickets at Totem, please stop by Totem or call the team at 810-407-6402 for a full refund. We apologize for having to reschedule this anticipated show. Please stay tuned for other events happening at Totem in the coming weeks! To see a...
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